Canon has finally released their 5D Mark III firmware update bringing uncompressed HDMI output and cross-type autofocus at f/8. This update ironically comes in the same week that Magic Lantern has released one of their most surprising developments to date, the possibility of shooting 2K RAW...

While most of my time on my recent trip to California was spent taking photos, I did manage to take some video on a beautiful day at Lake Del Valle in Livermore. I thought that would be an excellent time to break out my new Aviator Travel Jib - so I did just that. The Aviator is super light...

Are you an up-and-coming artist/band in the Atlanta area? Do you want a music video that can help take you to the next level? Then this contest is for you!   We are looking for a new artist to create an amazing music video with. We will help take your concept from the drawing boards to...

Decided to take a little afternoon stroll last Saturday and of course, I took my camera. The Grant Park/Inman Park area was festive between the much appreciated nice weather (that us Atlantans had not seen in quite a while) and the almighty Bacon Fest at Dad’s Garage. We grabbed some...

Here is a homage to one of the most important pieces of cinema equipment ever invented, the Steadicam. Developed in the mid-70′s, the Steadicam allowed filmmakers to get smooth camera movements on all surfaces. Cameramen were able to get the camera off of a tripod and into the action of...

I would like to share a really helpful product for those who like to view and share photos on the go. Eye-Fi memory cards might seem like your standard run-of-the-mill memory cards on the surface but they offer one very unique benefit to photographers. They connect wirelessly from your camera...

Here is a new character poster for Kick-Ass 2  featuring Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes. You gotta love a good Jim Carrey close up! In this sequel, Colonel Stars and Stripes forms a team with other Kick-Ass inspired heroes. Kick-Ass joins them while Hit Girl retires, attempting to...

This video was created by music producer Giuseppe Acito. His “Toa Mata Band” consists of a combination of Lego figurines programmed to play different electronic instruments, drum machines, sequencers, and even video games. He uses the MIDI sequencer app Nord Beat on his iPad in...

  Facebook has never been afraid of change. As soon as we get used to one feature or another, they seem to throw a curve ball at us. This kind of evolution, or in many cases adaptation, is a big reason why Facebook has been able to stay relevant for so long in a here today,...

Welcome to our new design and layout here at Helion! I think the new site is more intuitive and is far more appealing visually. We still have some more content to add and some tweaks to make but we are happy with the new direction thus far and we hope you like it, too. We sincerely welcome...

Here are some photos from the Junius show at the Masquerade last week. These guys put on a really awesome, high-energy performance and set the mood nicely for Caspian to do their thing! Photos © 2013 Sean David Harris. All Rights Reserved....

What a night! Not only did I get to see one of my favorite post-rock bands live for the first time, but I also got to test the low light capabilities of my new 5D Mark III.  This was an extremely dimly lit stage – zero lights coming from the front of the stage and only a few ambient...

Have you ever wished that you could have access to files on your home computer from your laptop or mobile phone? Have you ever needed to share a file with someone only to find that the file is too large for email? If you are like me, then the answer is yes – and I have just the answer...

The Romans are an awesome alternative band from Atlanta. These guys are a blast live. Photos © 2013 Sean David Harris. All Rights...

Magnets and Ghosts is an Atlanta collaboration between Collective Soul guitarist, Dean Roland, and a long time friend of mine, Ryan Potesta.  Their debut release, “Mass”, has received a lot of praise from critics and music lovers alike. This performance at Terminal West was the...